Median household income was lower than the U.S. median in 27 states and higher in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Pennsylvania ($51,230), Wisconsin ($51,059), and Iowa ($50,957) had median household 4 All income data in this report are inflation-adjusted to 2012 dollars.
Should You Use Ice or Heat on an Injury : And how long should the ice or heat treatments last? If you have a recent injury (within the last 48 hours) where swelling is a problem, you should be using ice Ice packs are often used after injuries such as an ankle sprain have occurred.
Swelling can be reduced through elevating the ankle higher than the hip. Applying ice to the ankle also alleviates swelling, as do anti-inflammatory medications. The ankle is likely to remain somewhat swollen for up to six months after surgery. Once the ankle is able to bear some weight, swelling is likely to go down. Learn more about Breaks & Sprains